July

Events for July. Supplied by VisitGuernsey.

MAY - SEPTEMBER

SUMMER JAZZ
Les Rocquettes Hotel (Perry’s Town Map D6) & Cobo Bay Hotel (Perry’s Guide page 8, A4). Les Rocquettes Hotel 722146. rocquettes@sarniahotels.com
Jazz evenings featuring some great names in British Jazz, working alongside many local musicians. The free concerts and sessions are on a fortnightly basis (mainly on Fridays) and begin at 9pm. Look out for a leaflet for further details. Supported by Culture Guernsey.

JUNE - AUGUST

MARKET AND SPECIAL EVENTS HELD AT THE TOWN MARKET AND TERRACES.
(Perry’s Town map K8). Contact Guernsey Information Centre: 723552 or Kay: 07781 164829.
A wide variety of weekly events held on Saturdays throughout the season, staged at the newly refurbished Town Markets.

FORTNIGHTLY SATURDAY FARMERS MARKET AT FAIRFIELDS

Fairfield (Perry’s Guide page 15, G4) 9:30am - 12pm. Carol Guille 258364. Ste Marie Castel’s Farmers Markets with a variety of produce available.

EVERY SATURDAY

FARMERS MARKET AT SAUSMAREZ MANOR
Sausmarez Manor (Perry’s Guide page 31, E1), 10am - 12pm. Sausmarez Manor: 235571.
Selling a wide range of locally made products and plants. Special ‘themed’ markets occasionally.

SAT 5 - SUN 13 JULY

EXHIBITION OF CONTEMPORARY RUG MAKING
Town Church, St Peter Port (Perry’s Town Map, L8) Alison Teed 247063 (afternoons).
An exhibition of contemporary hooked and prodded craft work by the Sarnia Rug Rats. The exhibition will show rugs and wall hangings with a floral theme to mark Summer Floral Festival Week.

6 & 27 JULY

CONCERTS IN THE COURTYARD
Sausmarez Manor (Perry’s Guide page 31, E1), 3pm. Sausmarez Manor: 235571.
A changing programme of outdoor musical entertainment’. Free admission.

WED 2,SAT 5,SUN 6 JULY

GUERNSEY FLOWER ARRANGEMENT SOCIETY
Sheila Le Lievre 255492
The GFAS has a programme of events throughout the year including the following demonstrations at St James (Perry’s Town Map, J6), 7:30pm:
WED 4 JUNE: demonstration by Sue Flight
WED 2 JULY: demonstration by Patti Dawson and Kate Russell

FRI 18 & 25 JULY

CASTLE NIGHT SUPPORTED BY HMV
Castle Cornet, Castle Emplacement, St Peter Port, 6pm - 9.30pm 723555 for details.
Free entry, music, arts and entertainment. Bring your own picnic or just come along with friends and family to enjoy a musical programme that changes each week.

UNTIL SUN 13 JULY

LA FETE D’LA MAÏR
Victoria Pier, St Peter Port (Perry’s Town Map M7). Guernsey Information Centre 723552. enquiries@visitguernsey.com. www.goodfoodguernsey.gg.
The annual seafood Fair returns with harbour-side dining and entertainment. An array of seafood delicacies will be on offer with plenty of shellfish, as well as other options. It’s a celebration of Guernsey seafood and maritime heritage! An event staged by Good Food Guernsey.

UNTIL FRI 18 JULY

CELEBRATION OF THE SPOKEN WORD….
the greenhouse, Guernsey Information Centre (Perry’s Town Map L6). 723552. info@artsdevelopment.gg www.thegreenhouse.gg
A Guernsey Arts Commission project celebrating poetry, incorporating workshops, films and poetry evenings within the three week run of the exhibition.

THROUGHOUT JULY

SEAFOOD FESTIVAL
Guernsey Information Centre 723552 enquiries@visitguernsey.com www.goodfoodguernsey.gg
Restaurants throughout the island will offer special seafood menus as part of Guernsey’s Seafood Festival. Come and try fresh seafood freshly harvested from the sea. Enjoy seafood delicacies such as lobster, mussels and bass to name just a few. Supported by Good Food Guernsey.

CHILDHOOD MEMORIES
Guernsey Museum and Art Gallery (Perry’s Town Map H5) 726518.
Toys, games and reminiscences of all our childhoods. Check for special activities on Saturdays and Sundays.

SUNDAY CONCERTS IN CANDIE GARDENS
Candie Gardens (Perry’s Town Map J5) 3-4pm.
Jack Honeybill 07781 113464 or Guernsey Museum on 726518. enquiries@visitguernsey.com
A series of musical concerts and dance performances.
6 July: Tea Dance with the Elastic Dixieland Jazz Band
13 July: Guernsey Concert Brass
20 July: John Byrne & friends
27 July: Les Chansonelles
Supported by Culture Guernsey.

THU 3 - SAT 5 JULY

BLONDEL EARL DANCE AND THEATRE ARTS CENTRE PRESENTS “BACK TO THE 80′S”
Beau Sejour Theatre (Perry’s Town Map J3). Beau Sejour 747200, Guernsey Information Centre 723555 & Guernsey Museums 712240.
Evening performances Thursday - Saturday 3rd - 5th July, Matinee performance 5 July. This joins the graduating class of William Ocean High School as they go through all the experiences of growing up. A great show… all set to the biggest hits of the 80’s!! NOT TO BE MISSED! Tickets: Adults £8.50, Children, Senior Citizens £6.

SAT 5 JULY

MILLARDS 100th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
Victoria Road (Perry’s Town map H9). 720777. millards@cwgsy.net. www.millards.org

To celebrate Millard & Co.Ltd’s 100 years trading in Guernsey, a two-wheeled road show and cavalcade extravaganza will take place in Victoria Road. This public event will feature big-name stars from the world of motorcycle racing.

SAT 5 JULY

ST SAVIOURS REVEL
St Saviours Rectory field (Perry’s Guide page 22, A3), 1pm - 3.30pm. Mrs Gill Nobes 264756.
This annual country fayre attracts hundreds of people with its many stalls, entertainment and refreshments available.

SAT 5 JULY

RHS EVENT - TOUR OF GOVERNMENT HOUSE GARDENS
Government House (Perry’s Town map E10). Tours: 10am & 2pm. Guernsey Information Centre on 723552 enquiries@visitguernsey.com www.rhs.org.uk/rhseventfinder
The tour of this historic 12-acre gardens of Guernsey’s Governor will be led by Head Gardener Gary Le Poidevin. The garden includes a stunning walled kitchen garden, a fruit garden, rolling lawns, beehives and formal planting, all set around the backdrop of the elegant property. Price £10 RHS members, £12 non-members to include drinks. Limited numbers.
*Part of Summer Floral Festival Week.

SAT 5 JULY

GUERNSEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA - ‘STAGE & SCREEN’
St James (Perry’s Town Map J6), 8pm. St James Box Office 711361. www.stjames.gg
The Guernsey Symphony Orchestra presents ‘Stage and Screen’ featuring two of John Williams best loved film scores: Harry Potter and The Cowboys. The conductor for this concert is the ever popular Malcolm Goldring. Ticket prices: £15, £12.50, £10, students half price and £4.50 restricted view.

SAT 5 & SUN 6 JULY

GUERNSEY OFFSHORE ROWING REGATTA
Tim Prout 07781 432 288. prout@cwgsy.net

www.guernseyrowingclub.org.gg
This popular Regatta sees racing in and around Havelet Bay as well as Herm and Jethou. With men’s, women’s and mixed categories from 16 years and up, this Regatta has previously attracted competitors from Holland, Germany, France and the UK. Supported by Nautical Guernsey.

SAT 5 - SUN 13 JULY

SUMMER FLORAL FESTIVAL WEEK
Guernsey Information Centre 723552 enquiries@visitguernsey.com www.floralguernsey.gg
Our celebration of all things floral continues with a full programme of events sponsored by Skipton Guernsey. The week begins with a floral fete on the weekend of 5th and 6th at Fairfield. Look out for a programme or download from the Floral Guernsey website.

SUN 6 JULY

BEAU SEJOUR SOCIAL DANCE
Beau Sejour Leisure Centre, David Ferguson Hall (Perry’s Town Map J3), 2.30pm - 5pm. Helen Mahoney 747213.
An opportunity for all ages to get together for a social afternoon of music and dance provided by Wilf Cochrane. Tickets priced £3.50 from Beau Sejour Box Office 747200.

MON 7 JULY

LE VIAER MARCHI
Saumarez Park (Perry’s Guide page 15, G1), 5:30pm. Mr R. Dudley Smith 264488 www.nationaltrust-gsy.org.gg
Discover old Guernsey with an evening organised by the National Trust of Guernsey with traditional crafts, dancing, language, costume, food and drink and lots of fun.

TUE 8 JULY

DORIC STRING QUARTET
St James (Perry’s Town Map J6), 8pm. St James Box Office 711361. www.stjames.gg
The Doric String Quartet is fast emerging as one of the outstanding quartets of their generation. Now in its 10th season and its members only averaging 25 years old, the Quartet regularly performs at most of the UK’s leading chamber music venues as well as abroad in Europe and Asia.

WED 9 JULY

CINEGUERNSEY FILM SCREENING - ‘WATER’
Guernsey Museum Cinema, Candie (Perry’s Town Map H5), Doors open 6.45pm for 7.30pm start. Box-office: 712240.
This beautiful & poignant film follows a group of widows who are forced by social restrictions into poverty at a temple in the holy city of Varanasi. Director: Deepa Metha, 2007, Hindi/English subtitles, 117mins, UK cert PG. Tickets also available from Candie Museum, Beau Sejour & The Information Centre Tickets: £7.50 (£6 CineGuernsey members).

WED 9 - SUN 13 JULY

OUTDOOR THEATRE, CASTLE CORNET
Castle Emplacement, St Peter Port, (Perry’s Town Map O9). 723552 or 712240 to book.
Illyria present Pinnochio. Matinees available.

SAT 12 - SUN 20 JULY

NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGY WEEK,
Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery, Candie Gardens, St Peter Port, 726518.
Talks and demonstrations about archaeology and the islands. Look out for details of events and venues.

FRI 11 JULY

ST. MATTHEWS CHURCH COBO SUMMER CONCERTS
St. Matthews Church, Cobo (Perry’s Guide page 14, D1), 7.30pm. Tickets/information from Pauline Mahy 257885.
This week: Friar Luke - piano recital. Tickets £5.

THU 17 JULY

BURNT AT THE STAKE
Picquet House (Perry’s Town Map, L8), 6:15pm
726518. Historyinaction@cwgsy.net.
Guernsey History in Action Company mount this annual re-enactment to mark the 16th century trial of three Guernsey women for heresy. We meet at the Picquet House in the evening, by the bus station then proceed to Tower Hill. Check for exact times.

THU 17 JULY

GUERNSEY SYMPHONIC WINDS
St James (Perry’s Town Map J6). St James Box Office 711361. www.stjames.gg
The Guernsey Symphonic Winds present a summer concert. This popular local band performs a varied programme of music to suit all tastes. Tickets available from St James.

FRI 18 JULY

ST. MATTHEWS CHURCH COBO SUMMER CONCERTS
See entry from Fri 11 July for details.
This week: Baroque Band.

FRI 18 - MON 21 JULY

MIDSUMMER MAGIC
Guernsey Information Centre 723552
Midsummer Magic and the big screen are back! The screen will be at Cobo, offering free al fresco entertainment for all the family with some of your favourite films. Bring a picnic and relax. Look out for a detailed programme. Sponsored by Cable and Wireless.

SAT 19 JULY

CINEMA UNDER THE STARS
Outdoor Cinema, Candie Gardens (Perry’s Town Map, H5) Booking essential. CineGuernsey: 07781 442 111.
Screening ‘In the Shadow of the Moon’ on the eve of the anniversary of the moon landing. Visiting co-producer Chris Riley will host the evening. Picnics provided by L’Escalier Restaurant.

SAT 19 JULY

ALDERNEY VEGETABLE, FLOWER AND CRAFT SHOW
Contact Pam Mortensen 822107.
Residents and Visitors of all ages can enter their prize vegetables, cakes, jams, flowers, arts and crafts, in a variety of classes in the hope of winning 1st place.

SAT 19 JULY

GUERNSEY CONCERT BRASS
St James (Perry’s Town Map J6). St James Box Office 711361. www.stjames.gg
This popular local brass band presents its summer concert. A varied programme to suit all tastes. Tickets available from St James Box Office.

SAT 19 & SUN 20 JULY

GUERNSEY MINI SOCCER FESTIVAL
Footes Lane Stadium and Memorial Field (Perry’s Guide page 16, B3). Steve Dewsnip 07781 103321. Steve.dewsnip@cwgsy.net www.guernseyfa.com
Now in it’s 7th year, this festival attracts teams from Jersey and the UK including professional clubs Arsenal FC, Everton FC and Blackpool FC. 7- a-side teams will join local teams of girls and boys of under 10’s. Supported by Sports Guernsey.

SAT 19 - SAT 26 JULY

LA FETE DE MUSIQUE A LA VILLE
Jack Honeybill 07781 113464. jackhoneybill@hotmail.com
A week of entertainment throughout the town, giving a great atmosphere for all to enjoy. Street entertainment with a strong musical theme will offer something for everyone. Supported by Culture Guernsey.

FRI 25 JULY

ST. MATTHEWS CHURCH COBO SUMMER CONCERTS
See entry from Fri 11 July for details.
This week: Sam Penkett and Friar Luke in Concert.

FRI 25 & SAT 26 JULY

ST. MATTHEWS CHURCH FLORAL & ARTWORK DISPLAY
St. Matthews Church, Cobo (Perry’s Guide page 14, D1). Pauline Mahy 257885.
As well as floral and art displays, cream teas will be served on the vicarage lawn on the Saturday.

FRI 25 JULY - SUN 3 AUGUST

SARNIA ARTS AND CRAFTS SUMMER EXHIBITION
Elizabeth College (Perry’s Town Map J6), 10am - 6pm (3.30pm on 3rd) Gillie Drake 267071. drakes@cwgsy.net.
On display are paintings, including local Bailiwick scenes, locally produced pottery, sculpture, glass craft and much more with most being on sale. Visitors are invited to vote for their favourite exhibit and raffle prizes include work donated by members. Free entry, ample parking.

SAT 26 & 27 SUN JULY

TORTEVAL SCARECROW WEEKEND
Contact Sue Brooks 268116.
This event is getting more and more popular every year and is great for all of the family. Follow the trail through the beautiful parish of Torteval and spot your favourite scarecrow anytime between 10am - 6pm on either day.
* Image courtesy of Kevin Marsh

SAT 26 JULY - 2 SAT AUGUST

GADOC PRESENT ‘THE WIZARD OF OZ’ (THE MUSICAL) BY HAROLD ARLEN & E.Y. HARBURG
Beau Sejour Leisure Centre Theatre (Perry’s Town Map J3) Matinees 26th, 27th July and 2nd August. Beau Sejour 747200 www.guernseytickets.gg.
The Wizard will appeal to the whole family so come and see Dorothy dance her way down the Yellow Brick Road. Tickets £10 Adults £7.50 OAP’s & under 18’s. Season Tickets to cover both GADOC Summer Plays £17.50 & £11.50.

SUN 27 JULY

BURNT AT THE STAKE
See entry for Thu 17 July for details.

SUN 27 JULY

ARTESCAPE SUMMER MEETING
Herm Island, 10am - 4pm. Sue on 07781 124411
artescape@cwgsy.net
Herm is the destination for the Summer Meeting and will include an interactive art session or demonstration followed by lunch. Suitable for beginners. Must be pre-booked.